Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Intelligence & Planning Manager
Philip Morris International, PMI
07.2021 - 12.2023
Developed and implemented comprehensive forecasting models to guide business decisions and strategy.
Conducted detailed reporting to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
Spearheaded the creation and dissemination of company-wide targets for 2022 and 2023, effectively bridging communication and alignment from senior to middle management.
Played a pivotal role in developing the business case for the launch of VEEV, a major product initiative following legislative changes in 2021.
Ensured financial readiness and demand planning for new product introductions within the regulatory framework of the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) smoking cessation laws.
Coordinated system readiness and operational planning for new product launches, ensuring smooth and efficient market entry.
Planning Manager
Philip Morris International, PMI
01.2020 - 07.2021
Created new methodologies to improve planning process and results.
Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Analyzed and explained variances by understanding key performance drivers and adjusted forecasts based on new information.
Identified risks and opportunities based on deep understanding of business operations, drivers of success, competitive knowledge and how business aligned with objectives.
Pricing Analyst
Philip Morris International, PMI
11.2018 - 12.2019
Identified key areas that could be enhanced and implemented successful process improvements.
Developed strong analytical and financial skills, which helped to anticipate market and company needs.
Carefully monitored market trends to ascertain best pricing for company's products.
Assessed profitability in effort to make adjustments using both company and marketplace data to develop decisive pricing.
Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
Category Analyst
Philip Morris International, PMI
03.2016 - 10.2018
Utilizing market data from Aztec & Quantium Check out, to both identify opportunity and model strategy within the Woolworths and Coles group accounts
Building field resource tools with excel & SAP to ensure accurate, detailed and efficient market information
Supported business partners in vendor negotiations and cost increase justifications.
Increased market share by devising plans based on research findings and data.
Applied sales forecasting techniques and strategic planning to verify sales and profitability of products, lines and services.
BLOM BANK FRANCE
02.2015 - 06.2015
Played a key role in the implementation of new auditing, compliance and governance software to automate procedures and increase overall efficiency
Participated in the development of financial risk assessment and management processes within the credit risk department, compiling and maintaining client files for review
Served as statistical and administrative associate in managing Blom Bank France & subsidiaries' 259 employees.
Statistical Associate
UNESCO HEADQUARTERS
05.2014 - 07.2014
Worked directly with the chief editor of the UNESCO's World Science report publication, ensuring the incorporation of editorial revisions and layouts for the UNESCO World Science report
Coordinated the production of statistical analysis of data cited by external authors, as well as brief economic descriptions and statistical diagrams of UN member states.
CENTRAL BANK OF BEIRUT
07.2013 - 07.2013
Participated in training seminars on the central functions of the bank, including FOREX trading procedures and Islamic Banking regulations
Provided an organizational analysis of the bank's structure and processes within the financial department, banking department and Current operations department.
Project Management Office Intern
SOCIÉTÉ DE TRAVAUX ET DE CONSTRUCTION (STC)
07.2009 - 09.2009
Provided project support in the assessment of procurement options for a range of construction contracts, implementing just in time purchasing to minimize project costs, as well as creating project sustainability standards and lean management practices.
Education
Master of Science - International Business Management
Grenoble École De Management
Grenoble, France
01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
American University of Beirut
01.2012
Skills
Strategic Planning
Data Analysis
Market Research
Reporting
Process Improvements
Negotiation
Relationship Building
Project Management
Financial Analysis
Critical Thinking
Team Leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Business Intelligence & Planning Manager
Philip Morris International, PMI
07.2021 - 12.2023
Planning Manager
Philip Morris International, PMI
01.2020 - 07.2021
Pricing Analyst
Philip Morris International, PMI
11.2018 - 12.2019
Category Analyst
Philip Morris International, PMI
03.2016 - 10.2018
BLOM BANK FRANCE
02.2015 - 06.2015
Statistical Associate
UNESCO HEADQUARTERS
05.2014 - 07.2014
CENTRAL BANK OF BEIRUT
07.2013 - 07.2013
Project Management Office Intern
SOCIÉTÉ DE TRAVAUX ET DE CONSTRUCTION (STC)
07.2009 - 09.2009
Master of Science - International Business Management
Grenoble École De Management
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
American University of Beirut
Internship Placements
02/11/15, 06/15/15, BLOM BANK FRANCE, Paris, France, Credit Risk Department & Audit department, Played a key role in the implementation of new auditing, compliance and governance software to automate procedures and increase overall efficiency, Participated in the development of financial risk assessment and management processes within the credit risk department, compiling and maintaining client files for review, Served as statistical and administrative associate in managing Blom Bank France & subsidiaries' 259 employees.
05/26/14, 07/26/14, UNESCO HEADQUARTERS, Paris, France, Statistical Associate, Worked directly with the chief editor of the UNESCO's World Science report publication, ensuring the incorporation of editorial revisions and layouts for the UNESCO World Science report, Coordinated the production of statistical analysis of data cited by external authors, as well as brief economic descriptions and statistical diagrams of UN member states
07/01/13, 07/26/13, CENTRAL BANK OF BEIRUT, Beirut, Lebanon, Rotational Internship, Participated in training seminars on the central functions of the bank, including FOREX trading procedures and Islamic Banking regulations, Provided an organizational analysis of the bank's structure and processes within the financial department, banking department and Current operations department
07/14/09, 09/12/09, SOCIÉTÉ DE TRAVAUX ET DE CONSTRUCTION (STC), Kinshasa DRC Congo & Beirut, Lebanon, Project Management Office Intern, Provided project support in the assessment of procurement options for a range of construction contracts, implementing just in time purchasing to minimize project costs, as well as creating project sustainability standards and lean management practices
It Skills
Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Photoshop
Hobbies and Interests
Sustainable Development
Travel
Technology
Football
References
References are available on request
Internship Placements
02/11/15, 06/15/15, BLOM BANK FRANCE, Paris, France, Credit Risk Department & Audit department, Played a key role in the implementation of new auditing, compliance and governance software to automate procedures and increase overall efficiency, Participated in the development of financial risk assessment and management processes within the credit risk department, compiling and maintaining client files for review, Served as statistical and administrative associate in managing Blom Bank France & subsidiaries' 259 employees.
05/26/14, 07/26/14, UNESCO HEADQUARTERS, Paris, France, Statistical Associate, Worked directly with the chief editor of the UNESCO's World Science report publication, ensuring the incorporation of editorial revisions and layouts for the UNESCO World Science report, Coordinated the production of statistical analysis of data cited by external authors, as well as brief economic descriptions and statistical diagrams of UN member states
07/01/13, 07/26/13, CENTRAL BANK OF BEIRUT, Beirut, Lebanon, Rotational Internship, Participated in training seminars on the central functions of the bank, including FOREX trading procedures and Islamic Banking regulations, Provided an organizational analysis of the bank's structure and processes within the financial department, banking department and Current operations department
07/14/09, 09/12/09, SOCIÉTÉ DE TRAVAUX ET DE CONSTRUCTION (STC), Kinshasa DRC Congo & Beirut, Lebanon, Project Management Office Intern, Provided project support in the assessment of procurement options for a range of construction contracts, implementing just in time purchasing to minimize project costs, as well as creating project sustainability standards and lean management practices
It Skills
Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Photoshop
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